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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
SIDE-lSSuES IN LEE.
Little Virtues Whose Cultivation il Never

Little Virtues Whose Cultivation il Never
Out OF Place.
A well-known physician of Ken
lucky, man of learning and refined
taste in art, architecture and music. Il
year or two ago broke loose from the
long strain of work and took the first
holiday of his life. He was able to
spend but a month in Europe. When
he returned his friends crowded about
him, eager to hear of the keen enjoy
ment which they knew he must have
felt.
"Yes. yesr' he said. impatient ly.
''Thcre were historic houses and pic
lures and something to interest me at
every turn; but 1 had worn too tight
shoes on the voyage across and 1 could
think of nothing but my cornsr'
One of our later Presidents, on the
evening of his Inauguration day, was
asked by an intimate friend what were
his secret feelings when he reached the
summit of his ambition and hope.
81 expected" he said. ''to feel n
glow of triumph; but 1 have had
Ophthalmia lately and while 1 was
taking the oath the sun glared into my
face SO fiercely that 1 was really con-
scious only of my eyes"
1t is the minor incidents of life, after
all, rather than its great events and
bearings, that give it meaning and
significance. just as the skull of man
is unseen by himself and others while
his color, eyes and hair make him
beautiful or hideous in his own sight
and that of the world.
The habit of looking after trifies an
swers the same purpose in character
that the little governor does in huge
engine 1t prevents Earring, mistakes
and danger. Hence the man of plain,
thoughtful common-sense usually sue
ceeds better in gaining happiness for
himself and his family Than does the
hero or the great genius. He may set
no high aims before him, but he will
live simply and healthily in well-ven-
tilated, comfortable house. He may
not love the woman he marries to dis
traction, but he will take care aot to
marry woman hampered with dis
reputable kinsfolk. He will never by
word or act stir your soul to noble
deeds, but he will not forget to post
your letters, nor to close the window if
You are in draught.
These little virtues are the growth of
cultivation. and they are worth while
cultivating by even a Shakespeare or a
Newton. They are the tithes of mint,
anisc and cumin which we should mol
forget TO pay in life as well as the
''welghtier matters OF the law. judg.
mcnt. mercy and faith. y YoastA's Com
pGAiOR.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
SCENES lin CAOIZ.
The Public Letter Writer and His Charm
ing DIack-Eycd Customer.

Tho Public Lctter-Writcr and His Charm
ing DIack-Eyed Customer.
In the course of my wanderings came
upon a cavernous old doorway, wide and
low; at one side of it SAT n blind beggGr, ut
the other, behind a little table, public
letter-writer piled his trade. He was writing
a letter for black-eyed girl dressed in a
gay print bata or morning gown; she wore
4 strip of black gauze over her head. and
stood behind the eScr .Jje1te, one hand on her
hip, the other gathering the folds of her
headgcar on her breast, while with her eyes
she followed every movement OF the writer's
pen. The sccnc struck me; framed in the
dark old archway it made so characteristic
picture that fingered and looked about
to sec whether there was any convenient
spot from which l could make a sketch.
was in very small square or court; one
side was formed by the building to which
the old archway belonged. Opposite was a
similar arch, and inside it large stone;
this was just what wanted, so down l sat
and took out my sketch book. II was very
quiet in this nook; the blind beggar
strummed away on an old guitar,
and crooned out n plaintive minor air
which blended we'll enough with the
surroundings, otherwise all was still.
sketched as quickly as could, trying to get
the group in before the e~crib e,Iie finished
the letter. Suddenly deep-drawn sigh,
which sounded just behind my shoulder,
made me give a start and look quickly
round into the gloomy depths OF the arch
behind me. My eyes were now used TO the
dim light, and l perceived, what lad es-
capped me on taking my seat, that was not
the only occupant OF the gateway. Back in
the shadow leaned . man, wrapped so close
" il large capG that even had there been
more light could not have distinguished
his features. He took no notice of me, and
after one look I turned and went on with
my drawing. A few minutes moro and the
girl took her letter, put some money into
the escyi5ie~te'~ hand and tripped away. The
scribe stretched himself and looked all
round the court, then, coming 20 the conclu-
sion that no moro customers were coming
at present, he climbed up tumble-down
little fight of steps, which led to a sort OF
den in the thickness of the wall, and there
squatted like huge spider On the lookout
for flies. The blind beggar also rose and
moved slowly OF, and the archway was de-
serted.-7enple Bar.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
CHAPTER VI.
DOES SHE CARE Foa HIM

DOES SHE CARE fO-I HINT
1t was now quarter past four. Fairfax
actually made the distance from St. Malo &c
the village in one hour and twenty minutes,
arriving about twenty-five minutes of six
Dick stood ready With the chaise.
look after this horse, landlord. jean
nette's all right" called Fairfax, as he
lcapcd into the seat beside Oxford.
well, Dir. Richard Oxford, I've been in
purgatory since 1 saw you last, sir, but have
come out successfully" continued he, tax
ing the reins out of his friends hands.
"And it's only a question of time and luck
whether I'm successful or not in this little
matter were now going to undertake."
Dick was burning with curiosity; but
awaited Fairfaxs time for revealing the Sc
cret.
'.rve photographed your bankers, and they
have sent on the money. fought to receive
it tonight, when go to st. Malo to take the
night train for Paris or Havre. However, ~
added he, seeing Dicks look of surprise,
II shall return in a day or two"
Rapidly they drove toward the f1at-rock,
Dick ali the ulme on nre with curiosity;
while his companion was consumed with
anxiety, although inwardly cool and con-
versing III an easy manner.
Follow me and keep quiet, was his imper-
alive sentence. Dick wonderinSly o5cyed /;
but, as they neared the cliffs edge, forget
1ully cXclalUleQ:
What u stunning vicw."
Fairfax turned quickly and put his finger
to his lips. Dick understood and submis-
sivcly followed.
s.Lool1 below, but don't let them see you,' -
whispered Arthur, leading the Englishman
to @ shelteri2g bush on the edge. Oxford
cautiously got down on his hands and knees
and did look over. Drawing back imme-
diately with what just escaped being a loud
ly-uttered word OF surprise.
Taking his comrade by the arm, he
led the latter farther back, to a po-
sition where they could not be heard, and
surveyed him from head to foot with a com
ical look, partly indignant and partly pleased.
$50 that's the way you treat your friends,
is it! Play off innocent and guilelcss! o,
you're a villain of the deepest dye, my
boy. How you must have smiled az my ad-
vice to you about her"
- Advice to me about her! You '.ecer
gave me any advice about her!''
I" Never gave you any advice about her!
I'd like to know if 1 didn't sit up there and
talk TO you like father about the interest
she showed in you and the advantages OF
marrying such Il woman. Humphi You
needn't pretend to be so innocent, again.
Z" But. M dear fellow. who said AIRY thing
about Lady Lydia! What has she to dc
with the present occasion! What put her
into your hcad!"
fro DE Continued
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
Why is n7


1AIu3uCcG
A good conscience and Divine grace mar
do much, but if the key to a mans body be
bad, the man 5 life will be a failure. Hstha
foundation Of building is weak, the pru-
dent owner promptly repairs it.
Is there not some reason why prominent
men who inspire the utmost confidence, be-
come criminals, and seek foreign asylumsf
The professed Christian, the devoted
father, the most honored men, after filing
POSITIONS of trust for years, fall We see
this daily, and have found no solution 10 the
mystery.
II the medical profession gave this matter
their attention, would il not be better than
wasting their time grinding over their 'isIcs,
or, worse still, declaiming against improve
ments that benefit mankind, but do not
happen to come from their highly-respected
schools. They are being taunted by the
scientists that they are but little further adj
vanced in their studies than they were years
ago, while q wonderful advancement OF
benefit TO suffering humanity, has been +,
made by scientists outside the profession.
A few days ago, the medical profession
proclaimed 10 the world that bright's dis
explain in the slightest degree its causes
1t is only within two or three years that IL {
has become known that such q disease II
only On advanced kidney trouble, which was
treated with indifference ut first, as of no
consequence. Within q few years the truth
has become established that most diseases
arise from arrangement Of the kidneys;
that If these organs are in a healthy condi-
ton, these diseases would not exist, and when
corrected, the disease ceases.
For years this has been the keynote of
the great remedy known as Warner safe
cure, and from the best obtainable informa-
ton, the fame of the remedy comes from
outside the medical code. Nevertheless, the
popularity of Warmers safe cure continues
to increase, regardless of its place OF birth
The liberal branches of the medical profess
sion are fast recognizing its merits, and we
expect they will ere long be proclaimed in
medical halls and conventions. Perhaps its
proprietors and perfector may never see IL,
but the time will surely come, as it has come
with other valuable discoveries. Perhaps Q
hundred years from now, the discoverer OF
this valuable remedy may receive some
honorable title for the benefit he has O0n-
ferred upon mankind.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

Diverted pigs are made sick, and
do not grow.
Give the horses less oats and some
bran, and they will do better and the
food costs less.
Potatoes are the best crop that can
be grown to clean foul land when it is
not desirable to fallow it.
"A painted fence around the yard
will last longer than an unpainted one
and look better at the same time.
Keep up n rotation of crops with
clover. and apply as much manure
every year rs is taken from the soil.
in baking cust:irsl set the pan con-
tanning it into another pan containing
hot water, and it will cook much bet
ter
Sally Lunn Gems.-One egg. two
tablespoons of sugar. two tablespoons
of butter, one cup of sweet milk, two
cups of flour, one teaspoon of cream
tartar, one-half teaspoon of soda. Bake
fifteen minutes. Boston Budget.
Ground Rice Pudding.-One quart
of milk boiled, six tablespoonfuls, of
ground rice added TO the milk while
boiling. five eggs, one lemon, juice
and grated rind, one-haf cup of butter,
fTeeten TO taste; bake slowly.-Er-
'hGnge.
Roasted Quails. draw and
SINCE them; wrap them in vine leaves
and slices of bacon, wrap in buttered
paper; if the paper burns put on more.
roast them until well Drowned, and
serve them on pieces of toasted bread.
Boston Budget.
The cheapest mode of keeping rats
out of barn is to use half-inch wire
netting, placing it from two to three
feet deep in the ground all around the
edges of the barn or stable. digging
narrow trench for the purpose and
then retlling in the rt.-IRdtGIldpOLiS
Sentinel.
Vegetable Oyster Cakes.-Select
good. large-sized oyster plant roots,
CRATE them and add milk and flour
sufficient to make stiff batter, about
Il gill of grated oyster plant. two eggs.
one pint of milk and flour To make
batter. and salt Drop it by table
spoonful into hotlard. Fry till brown.
boston Budget.
Tomatoes and Onions. the
small ripe tomato skins and lay them
in layers, cover with small onions and
sprinkle with salt, let it stand Il week.
drain off salt water. put the tomatoes
in jar and cover with strong vinegar.
Boil pint of vinegar with red pepper
horseradish, spices and mustard; add
to the pickles. Toledo Blade.
Ribbon Cake.-Two cups of sugar.
twO-thirds cup of butter, one cup of
sweet milk, three cups of -four. three
eggs, one teaspoonful of soda, salt. add
essence of lemon or almond. Put one
half of this in two oblong pans, to the
remainder add one tablespoonful of
molasses. one large cup of raisins
chopped and stoned, one-fonrth pound
of citron sliced, one teaspoonful of Gin
namon, One-half teaspoonful each of
cloves and allspice. one tablespoonful
of flour. and CRATE in little nutmeg;
bake in two sheets. Put the sheets to-
gether alternately when warm wi tn
cranberry or any tart jelly between
Household.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
BOB WHITE

THE qunil--whose musical call "Bob-
Whitey') IS given with y pause and an W.
ward infection, suggesting an interrogation.l
The robins sweet notes on my rapt ear are
falling,
The wren t-ills her joy in song OF delight:
From tree-top TO meadow, tie cat-bird is cali
ing,
And with summers ripe sunshine the wood
lands bright:
When-list to the call: Is it marital. or bird
ling,
That ha1tingiy speaks, in tones ringing and
clcarr
a query AID what is this strange whistler
asking
The fate OF some hero long lost, but still
dear?
"Bob-whtc? gob-Whi:o9 Dob
winter
know not the tale; 1 heard not his story.
I'll listen. Perhaps, from the beech-g-ove
afar.
Or the locust's sharp whirr the glad secret
declare.
A hush DER the woodlanas-the birds cease
their singing;
In monday hot glare nature faiats, and is
When, 10! DER the tangle, happy voice, ring
ing
Sends the music again over meadow and hill:
"Bob-Vhite! Dob--White! Bob
White:"
Sweet voice Of the woodland, who'll answer
thy query!
L dread not to hearts q secret of bliss
No tone OF despair in that call, bright and
CHEEKY;
no famisaed heart feeding on traitorous kiss.
ais OF one brave and good thy merry voice
telling
Some mothers own hero-boy, valiant and
trrce
Al. who shnll c'er know, from her warm heart
upwellng,
The love that with glory crowns all no may
"Dob-White? Bob-Whitef Bob
Whittier"
Gall on, warbler sweet; be the morn bright or
dreary
Not sunshine or shade can thy ardor repress!
Thy liquid notes, fallng-lkc balm on the
weary
Stir my soul with longing can not express.
But, dearest OF all, when tie evening shades
gather,
And nature TO restful arms calls me from
care,
Deep down in the dell, from the willows and
alder,
Comes thy rhythmic ''Amenr' to the worlds
evening prayer:
" Bob-White? goodnight? Bob
Winter
--JoSephihs C. GoOd7Is, 10 Good Housekeeping.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
An Extraordinary PhenOmonOn.

No other term than the above would apply
TO the woman who could see her youthful
beauty fading away without q pang Of re-
greet. Many a woman becomes prematurely
old and haggard because of functional de-
rangen ent. What a pity that all such do
not know that DIR. Pierce's Favorfte Pre-
scriptior will restore their organs to 3
normal tate, and make them youthful and
beautiful once more For the ills to which
the daughters of Eve are peculiarly liable
the 'Prascription' is n sovereign remedy
1t is the only medicine sold by druggists
under positive guarantee from the manu-
facturers, that it villa give satisfaction m
every case, or money will be returned. Sea
guarantee on bottle wrapper.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

twice a. nrch. yoo shall have It. I'll give
you Tey password with my banker, AID you
can telegraph when and for what you wish
From three to six this afternoon will wait
for you here with horse and carriage
'.Za-na.'' was the magical password and
the bankers address, London
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

=
Ills HEAD.
hard, set face relaxed for 4 moment into
faint smile, while the operator behaved like
q lunatic.
Fairfax slipped a coin into his hand. he
rejected il Indignantly with the remark:
Il would rather have lost a quarters
salary than seen you fail.''
He Wrung the others hands at parting,
Notwithstanding the assertion Of the Amer
lean that he would return before midnight
again.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

AN EXTENDED POPULARITY. B,olrn's Bro1-
ekfGE Troches have for many years been tho
most popular article in use for relieving
Coughs and Throat troubles.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

THE milk which In set aside fer the cats q
somewhat like q pedestrian, because 10
travels in laps Washington Critic
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

The '.iaborer IL worthy Of his hire;' ane
his wages.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

THE man who wagers not is better than
O better american
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

DICK COULD NOT RESIST HIS INFLUENCE.
reasoned, ''if desperate game is to be
played, why shouldn't 1, too, have hand in
it!''
He put his hand in his pocket, took out
the forty pounds and smilingly handed them
TO his companion.
Fairfax had conquered. and, as he took the
money, knew that the die was cast.
'sYes, Arthur, I'll do it. Ii you want
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

SHOULD pigs thnt run at large in the
streets be )nsidered public pen-shunnersI
-CLVeEGn0 Sun.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

The message was nom Chcrbourg. and said
'sNebbitt's yactt just appeared In harbor
suddenly changed course and went back 70
ward Hayre. Have wired all ports likely t
stop ct, to keep watch; and have our tug IL
readiness, IN case she appears again. Can1
fan to get her now.''
A sudden and transient g,eam of jog
shone in the stern eyes OF Fairfax His
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08

MANY a philosopher Is boOk-stan fed :
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-12-08
BAR HARBOR.
"A Wild, Weird Tale Of Love
and Adventure.
d Y "A MO 8 LEI.

PUBLISHED Dr SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH
TIT AUTHOR.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-13
THE CRUCIFIXfON.

Stand, rebel, stand I'll paint the picture
For who than I, hath better right to trace
That sight? o, Earth, well may you blush
Hide your face, and you ye wandering
When the remembrance of that awful death
Shall surge across thy souil speak OF
The MAN of Sorrows" who hath given
Himself
That you and I-yea. all the world. might
A glorious thought The heavens clear
Doth lie at even, spangied with sparkling
But brighter than the purest shining there.
Is Carist' the King OF Kings the Morning
I'll take your thoughts far back-'come' let
Above the sordid themes of earthly things,
And look into the past. They leo
Be crnc Ified-yes. He, the Righteous One.
The "Rose of Sharon!" oh, to think that
head,
Should thus be pierced with thoTnsl that
Believing, might inherit lasting life.
They took him, and alone-disciples neu !
He who proiessed love Him, when the
OF death, of sacrifice drew nigh, denied
Him.
What mus. have been his thoughtsl Cen
tered were they
On this one thing, "for them Ole" and
dying
Cried, otis finished |" Zen though
Knocked WAS He,
And though deserted in that last sd hour,
He gave himself for us! Weep'st thou,
rebel? ,,,
Then Let thy tears flow on-lift up thy
heart
And praise Him, praise Him, He who loves
to see
The sinner pray, the soul rejoice in love,
The poor the broken hearted, kneel before
His mercy-seat, where all. yes, all, are Diese-
EDITH &. VAN DUsEN.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-13
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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-02-13
EXPLORATIONS IN SIBERIA.
Work Accomplished by Russia N
scientific Mem.

When De Long and his comrades
were struggling painfully southwark
over the snow.c covered tundra of the
Lena delta, the leader of the little party
recorded in his journsethc fact that his
chart of the river was hopelessly wrong,
and, of course, valueless for his purpose.
His hope that Nindermann and Nosos
would bring him sUccor was based in
part uuon the belief derived from his
chart that he was mucn nearer Bulsr
than was really the case. Ii any futgre
explorer is so luckless as TO be cast
away in the Lena delta, he will probably
at least have an accurate chart Of this
laybrinth Of channels 70 guide him.
Last weeks cable dispatches informed
us that tie explorations of DE-. Bungs
aud Baron Won Toll in this region have
been successfully completed.
For four or five years past Russian
scientific men have been stationed at or
near tie mouth of the Lena, carrying OIL
first the work of one OF the eircunpolal
stations end then engaging in the
exploration Of the delta and OF The par
of the large region eastward. They nave
made number Of interesting 6i.cover
les, and c'entiiic zeal has been richly
! rewarded even i'll this apparently desc
late country. In the region where IN,
pole of Creates. cold is situated. thssl
explorers have collected 400 kinds g.
plants, numerous archaeological speci
mems, and large number of insects aad
other invertebrata. Among the noun
tains that divide the Lena from tn,
l III
six specimens of mountain sheep. He
has made spscial study of the fsuna o
the sea coast, and the latest news from
him was that he was going with a party
of natives to find mammoth which {
recent landslide had revealed. An i'm
portsnt feature Of the work of this part,
has been the complete exploration o
the large Yana river from is headwater
to the sea, including two of its ailments
Last summer the news came that th'
tpariy were busy, carly in the spring
with their preparations to visit the Nev
Siberia Islands, wech, since Anlo'
was there i, 1923. have not been seel
by white men except when the d. Lon,
lexpedi,icn l1nded on one of them for
few hours during its retreat The bag
gage was being sent to the Islasd 0
x otelnoi, over the ice. on dog sisdgss
and the par.y intended to take fort
lrsindeer with them. The snnoupc-
ment that the expedition has suceesSfuIl
completed its instructions to expior
G ,reiu!ly these is'anis. II is know
THAT they contain soae very curious an
NAL and vegetable sail remains. an
Iamong the Uaost interesting results c
the expedition will doab less be th
story of its work in this cluster {
islands.-[N. Y. Sun.